Angelina Jolie wrote a foreword for the children’s book These Rights Are Your Rights.
Amnesty International announced Tuesday that it will launch a new book on children’s rights for primary school students together with Andersen Press.
The book comes as children return to school and ahead of the government’s review of the national curriculum, which starts this month.
In her foreword, Jolie addressed children directly.
Meanwhile, she is still battling with her ex-husband Brad Pitt over custody of their two youngest children, Vivienne and Knox.
The stars have been fighting for eight years over their six children, which also include adults Maddox, Pax, Shiloh and Zahara.
Angelina Jolie has written a foreword for a children’s book, These Rights Are Your Rights. On Tuesday, Amnesty International announced it is launching a new book with Andersen Press on children’s rights for elementary school students; out August 29
Jolie’s words in her foreword were inspiring.
“Children everywhere have the same rights as any other child from the moment they are born,” the Oscar-winning actress wrote.
‘Laws are broken all the time, but if we know which laws we are breaking and what we can do about them, it becomes harder to do so.
‘That’s what this book is about… This book tells you what your rights are, where they come from and why they matter… When young people unite, you are an unstoppable force.’
These Rights Are Your Rights is written for children and told by children.
‘In light-hearted words and images, with fun facts and jokes, it explains what children’s rights are, how they came about, how governments fail to enforce them and gives young people the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others,’ the press release said.
‘It shows how children’s rights also apply online, with advice on how to protect yourself from cyberbullying, grooming and dark algorithms.’
It is illustrated by inspiring stories of children who took action when their rights were denied. One story is of Sweden’s Greta Thunberg, who mobilized school children around the world to ask politicians to take meaningful action on climate change.
The book is being released as children return to school and ahead of the government’s review of the national curriculum, which begins this month. In her foreword, Jolie spoke directly to children in her foreword
The book provides guidelines for recognizing fake news, developing skills to create awareness and ‘boosting self-confidence’.
Alice Sims, Human Rights Education Manager at Amnesty International UK, said: ‘This book is ideal for Key Stage 2. The child-friendly style speaks directly to children and is also useful for teachers and parents to understand and discuss their rights with them.’
These rights are your rights written by Nicky Parker at Amnesty International and illustrated by Sue Cheung, is published by Andersen Press and will be available from September 5.
Seen on the left at the Venice Film Festival and on the right in the film Maria; she received two standing ovations at two different festivals for the film
Callas attends the 1968 premiere of A Flea In Her Ear at the Marigny Theatre in Paris, France
Jolie (L) and Naomi Watts attend the Telluride Film Festival on September 1
Meanwhile, Jolie seems to have a hit with the film Maria.
This is a huge victory for the actress: she received two standing ovations for her new film Maria Callas at film festivals: one in Venice and one in Telluride.
Jolie was grateful for director Pablo Larrain’s support as she learned opera for Maria.
The 49-year-old star plays soprano Maria Callas in the new biopic and was grateful that the Spencer filmmaker understood how much effort went into the role.
Speaking to Variety about the challenges of performing opera, Angelina said, “It wasn’t easy. I was fortunate to have a director who really understood and respected opera. He knew how much work was required and put together a team around me to teach me.
Meanwhile, her ex-husband Brad Pitt, seen in Venice on September 1, has not had such a good reception for his film Wolfs
“He made sure I got the lessons I needed and gave me the space to practice. From the beginning he understood that I needed extra time to prepare and he always supported my transformation process.”
Angelia explained that taking on the role of Callas was “intimidating,” but that she was thrilled to be working with the Chilean filmmaker, whom she has long admired.
The ‘Eternals’ star said: ‘You always hope to work with directors that you admire, and I’ve wanted to work with Pablo for a while. It’s a gift to take on something like that, knowing that you’re in good hands and you can push yourself to the limit because they’re going to catch you.
“Her music was daunting, but it’s okay to be scared. As an artist, it’s an amazing feeling to be challenged to the point where you’re not sure you can do it.”
The biopic received an eight-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last week, and Jolie explained that she was taking the time to reflect on the legacy of the opera diva, who died at just 53 after spending her final years in isolation after her partner Aristotle Onassis left her for Jackie Kennedy.
